Journal of Foot & Ankle Surgery最新文献

{"title":"ACFAS Clinical Consensus Statements: Hallux Rigidus","authors":"Thomas S. Roukis DPM, PhD, FACFAS ,&nbsp;Jason A. Piraino DPM, MS, FACFAS ,&nbsp;Shane Hollawell DPM, FACFAS ,&nbsp;Bobby Kuruvilla DPM, FACFAS ,&nbsp;Bobby Kuruvilla DPM, FACFAS ,&nbsp;Ryan McMillen DPM, FACFAS ,&nbsp;Michael Zimmerman DPM, FACFAS ,&nbsp;Matthew J. Hentges DPM, FACFAS ,&nbsp;Tenaya West DPM, FACFAS","doi":"10.1053/j.jfas.2024.07.006","DOIUrl":"10.1053/j.jfas.2024.07.006","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The following are clinical consensus statements (CCS) on the topic of hallux rigidus sponsored by the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. A core panel synthesized the data and divided the topic in to twelve sections, each section contained a variable number of consensus statements, based upon complexity. Overall there were 24 consensus statements synthesized for this subject matter. The 24 statements were provided to the expert panel with all available evidence to come to a consensus utilizing all available evidence.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":50191,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Foot & Ankle Surgery","volume":"63 6","pages":"Pages 624-630"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-07-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141879676","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Clinical and Radiographic Outcomes of Nitinol Compression Staples for Midfoot and Chopart Arthrodesis","authors":"Kevin J. Horner MD,&nbsp;Kyle C. Fiala DPM, FACFAS,&nbsp;Benjamin Summerhays DPM, FACFAS,&nbsp;Kyle M. Schweser MD","doi":"10.1053/j.jfas.2024.07.008","DOIUrl":"10.1053/j.jfas.2024.07.008","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Nitinol staple use in orthopedic surgery has increased in recent years. Biomechanical studies provide useful data for use in foot/ankle; however, clinical data is limited. This study's purpose is to determine the efficacy of nitinol staples to achieve stable, bony arthrodesis in midfoot and Chopart joints, and examine their clinical outcomes and pain scores. A retrospective chart review was performed on 127 midfoot/Chopart joint arthrodeses (71 patients) using nitinol staples in isolation. The primary outcome variable was radiographic evidence of healing. Radiographs were blinded, randomized, and independently reviewed by 3 board certified foot and ankle surgeons. Complete/partial union was seen in 89% of all joints (113/127), increasing to 93% when including only midfoot joints (98/106). Chopart joints had significantly lower healing rates (15/21; 71%) compared to all midfoot joints (<em>p</em> = .01) and isolated tarsometatarsal joints (86/91; 95%) (<em>p</em> = .006). Neuropathy and smoking did not affect arthrodesis, but diabetes did (<em>p</em> = .004). Joints requiring bone grafting had worse rates of arthrodesis (38/49; 76%) (<em>p</em> = .002). For all joints, postoperative visual analog scale scores were significantly lower than preoperative (<em>p</em> &lt; .001). Preoperative midfoot and Chopart pain scores were similar (<em>p</em> = .30). Midfoot joints had significantly lower pain scores postoperatively than preoperatively (<em>p</em> &lt; .001). No such significance existed in Chopart joints (<em>p</em> = .07). Isolated nitinol staples are a viable option for midfoot arthrodesis, especially tarsometatarsal joints, and offer significant pain improvement. Chopart joints may require more rigid fixation than nitinol staples, given the lower healing rate.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":50191,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Foot & Ankle Surgery","volume":"63 6","pages":"Pages 717-723"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-07-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141793926","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Evaluation of the Healing Status of Lateral Ankle Ligaments 6 Weeks After an Acute Ankle Sprain","authors":"Henrique Mansur MD, PhD ,&nbsp;João Luiz Quagliotti Durigan PhD ,&nbsp;Simone Contessoto MD ,&nbsp;Daniel Augusto Maranho MD, PhD ,&nbsp;Marcello Henrique Nogueira-Barbosa MD, PhD","doi":"10.1053/j.jfas.2024.07.004","DOIUrl":"10.1053/j.jfas.2024.07.004","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>We aimed to investigate whether there is clinical and MRI evidence of healing of lateral ligaments 6 weeks after acute lateral ankle sprain (LAS). We prospectively enrolled 18 participants (age 32.7 ± 7.5 years) who sustained an acute LAS and underwent conservative treatment. An ankle MRI was acquired up to 48 hours and 6 weeks following the LAS. A partial tear of the anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL) was observed in 10/18 and a complete tear in 8/18 of the patients. The calcaneofibular ligament (CFL) was partially torn in 11/18 and completely torn in 1/18 of the patients. The healing status, intensity, and thickness of the ligaments, Anterior Drawer Test (ADT), and FAOS scale were assessed. A control group (CG) was composed by 17 participants (age 40 ± 13.9 years). Six weeks after the LAS, 89% of the participants presented MRI evidence of ATFL healing. The repaired ATFL was thicker in comparison with the CG (<em>p</em> &lt; .001). The cut-off of 2.5 mm for ATFL thickness in the 6th week maximized sensitivity (62.5%) and specificity (100%). CFL and PTFL presented 94% and 100% of healing signs, respectively. In the 6th week, 11/18 (61%) participants showed mild residual instability and a mean FAOS of 80 ± 11. The MRI revealed signs of the repair process in 89% of ATFL and 94% of CFL tears, 6 weeks after a moderate or severe LAS. The MRI findings were concomitant with enhancements in mechanical ankle stability and function.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":50191,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Foot & Ankle Surgery","volume":"63 6","pages":"Pages 637-645"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-07-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141789661","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Depression as a Prognostic Factor in Lower Extremity Amputation for Diabetic Foot: Insights From a Prospective Study on Wound Healing, Infections, and Early Mortality","authors":"Tolgahan Korkmaz MD ,&nbsp;Muhammed Yusuf Afacan MD ,&nbsp;Cumhur Deniz Davulcu MD ,&nbsp;Cansu Elibollar MD ,&nbsp;Göker Utku Değer MD ,&nbsp;Ali Şeker MD","doi":"10.1053/j.jfas.2024.07.005","DOIUrl":"10.1053/j.jfas.2024.07.005","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study addresses the challenges faced by diabetic patients undergoing lower extremity amputation due to diabetic foot, particularly focusing on the implications for wound healing and early mortality. The wounds at the amputation stump may necessitate multiple surgical interventions. The aim is to identify prognostic factors associated with these outcomes, shedding light on the complexities surrounding the postamputation phase. A prospective study was conducted on 39 diabetic patients who underwent lower extremity amputation due to diabetic foot between 2021 and 2022. Comprehensive preoperative data, encompassing parameters such as blood count, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, C-reactive protein, procalcitonin, hemoglobin A1c, albumin, protein, transferrin, ferritin levels, age, gender, body mass index, smoking habits, dialysis, revascularization, duration of surgery, and the use of tourniquet during the procedure were meticulously recorded. Additionally, cognitive performance and depression status were assessed preoperatively using the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) and Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), respectively. A follow-up period of 3 months postsurgery allowed for the comparison of patients who developed infections at the amputation stump with those who did not, as well as the distinction between patients who survived and those who succumbed to mortality. The study revealed that the use of a tourniquet during surgery significantly increased the risk of infection (<em>p</em> = .027), and higher BDI scores were associated with increased risks of both infection (AUC = 0.814) and mortality (AUC = 0.769), with cut-off scores of 24.0 and 23.5 predicting these outcomes with high sensitivity and specificity, respectively. Additionally, lower MMSE scores were associated with increased short-term postoperative mortality. There were no statistically significant differences between the groups in parameters such as complete blood count, ESR, CRP, procalcitonin, HbA1c, albumin, total protein, transferrin, ferritin levels, age, gender, BMI, smoking, dialysis, revascularization, and surgery duration. This investigation highlights the significance of considering tourniquet usage during amputation, preoperative depression status, and cognitive function in patients who undergo amputation due to diabetic foot. The use of a tourniquet during surgery is a significant risk factor for infection, and elevated BDI scores are strong predictors of both infection and mortality in patients undergoing amputations. The findings underscore the importance of a multidisciplinary neuropsychiatric evaluation preoperatively to enhance patient care and outcomes.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":50191,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Foot & Ankle Surgery","volume":"63 6","pages":"Pages 705-712"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-07-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141735549","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Takedown of Ankle Arthrodesis and Conversion to Total Ankle Arthroplasty: A Systematic Review","authors":"Freideriki Poutoglidou MD, MSc, PhD,&nbsp;Sohail Yousaf MBBS, MSc, FCPS, FRCS","doi":"10.1053/j.jfas.2024.07.002","DOIUrl":"10.1053/j.jfas.2024.07.002","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Management of the nonunited or painful ankle arthrodesis remains a difficult challenge. The aim of this systematic review was to investigate the clinical outcomes and complications of conversion of an ankle fusion to a total ankle replacement (TAR). The PRISMA statement guidelines were followed. A literature search was performed in PubMed, Science Direct and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trails (CENTRAL) from their inception up to October 10th, 2023. The quality of the included studies was assessed using the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) Critical Appraisal tool and the Methodological Index for NonRandomized Studies (MINORS). Seven studies with 220 patients (223 ankles) with a mean follow-up of 64.9 months were included. Takedown of an ankle fusion and conversion to a TAR led to a significant improvement in all functional and clinical scores and with an acceptable range of motion. Most common complications were malleolar fractures (12.8%) and arthrofibrosis (5.6%). The revision rate was 8% and 4 cases resulted in a below-knee amputation. Cases with an insufficient fibula had a good outcome when a fibular reconstruction was performed. In conclusion, takedown of an ankle fusion and conversion to a TAR has satisfactory clinical outcomes and with a limited number of complications. Future well-designed studies are needed to validate the results of the present study.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":50191,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Foot & Ankle Surgery","volume":"63 6","pages":"Pages 776-783"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-07-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141735550","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The Value of Routine Radiography in the Nonoperative Treatment of Metatarsal Fractures: A Retrospective Cohort Study","authors":"Gijs J.A. Willinge MD,&nbsp;Dries Boulidam MSc,&nbsp;Dorien A. Salentijn MD,&nbsp;Bas A. Twigt MD, PhD,&nbsp;J. Carel Goslings MD, PhD,&nbsp;Ruben N. van Veen MD, PhD","doi":"10.1053/j.jfas.2024.07.003","DOIUrl":"10.1053/j.jfas.2024.07.003","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Although widely used in follow-up treatment protocols, the added value of routine radiographs to clinical decision-making in nonoperative treatment of patients with metatarsal fractures is unclear. This retrospective cohort study aimed to determine whether routine follow-up radiographs contributed to changes in treatment strategies in nonoperative treatment of patients with a metatarsal fracture. Adult (aged ≥ 18 years) patients who received nonoperative follow-up treatment for a metatarsal fracture between May first, 2020 and May second, 2022 were included. All relevant data were extracted from patient records. Radiographs without a documented clinical indication were classified as routine. Outcomes included changes in treatment strategies based on routine radiographs during follow-up treatment and secondarily, changes in treatment strategy based on clinically indicated radiographs. A total of 168 patients were included, with 135 single and 33 multiple metatarsal fractures. During follow-up, 223 radiographs were performed, of which 154 (69%) were routine and 69 (31%) were on clinical indication. Of routine radiographs, 9 (6%) led to a change in treatment which only included additional imaging. No switch to operative treatment or prolonging of immobilization was observed based on routine radiographs. Of clinically indicated radiographs, 16 (23%) led to a change of treatment, including prolonged immobilization (n = 2), additional follow-up appointments (n = 1) and additional imaging (n = 12). Our results show routinely performed radiographs seldom affect treatment strategies in nonoperative treatment of metatarsal fractures, indicating minimal added value to clinical decision-making. Omitting routine radiographs from treatment protocols may contribute to the reduction of unnecessary healthcare resource utilization in clinical practice.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":50191,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Foot & Ankle Surgery","volume":"63 6","pages":"Pages 700-704"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-07-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141735551","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Racial Disparities in Outcomes After Foot and Ankle Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis","authors":"Scott Buchanan BS ,&nbsp;Emily Luo BS ,&nbsp;Kian Bagheri DO ,&nbsp;Kevin A. Wu BS ,&nbsp;Albert T. Anastasio MD ,&nbsp;Samantha Kaplan PhD ,&nbsp;Samuel Adams MD","doi":"10.1053/j.jfas.2024.06.011","DOIUrl":"10.1053/j.jfas.2024.06.011","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This systematic review and meta-analysis delved into the impact of race and ethnicity on outcomes following foot and ankle surgery, an area garnering increasing attention within the medical community. Despite significant literature on postsurgical clinical and functional outcomes, limited research has explored the influence of racial and ethnic factors on postoperative outcomes. In this study, data from 33 relevant studies, involving a total of 557,734 patients, were analyzed to assess outcomes across different racial and ethnic groups. Notably, only 6 studies met the criteria for inclusion in the final meta-analysis due to variations in outcome reporting. Findings revealed disparities in functional scores, pain levels, and resource utilization among different racial and ethnic cohorts. Specifically, non-White and minority patients exhibited higher rates of foot and ankle fractures and lower extremity surgeries, worse functional outcomes, increased pain, longer hospital stays, and a greater incidence of complications compared to their White counterparts. However, some studies presented contradictory results, emphasizing the necessity for further investigation to elucidate these discrepancies fully. This research underscores the importance of considering racial and ethnic factors in foot and ankle surgery outcomes and highlights the need for targeted interventions to address existing disparities.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":50191,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Foot & Ankle Surgery","volume":"63 6","pages":"Pages 752-764"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-07-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141621626","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"New Insight into the Effects of Different Types of Midfoot and Hindfoot Deformities on the Functional Outcomes of Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients","authors":"","doi":"10.1053/j.jfas.2024.07.001","DOIUrl":"10.1053/j.jfas.2024.07.001","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div><span>In advanced stages of rheumatoid arthritis<span> (RA), the pattern of joint involvement leads to varied types of foot deformities<span><span> such as forefoot, midfoot, and hindfoot deformities. We aim to evaluate midfoot and hindfoot deformities and their effect on functional outcomes in RA patients. In this prospective cross-sectional study clinical and radiological evaluations of 100 adult RA patients were studied for midfoot and hindfoot deformities. The RA </span>disease activity, functional disability level, specific foot and ankle assessments, gait speed, and balance tests were assessed. </span></span></span>Radiological examinations<span><span> of the weight-bearing feet in a standing position were done. We found that the most frequent deformity type was the planovalgus foot (24%). There were statistically significant differences between the types of foot deformities<span><span> and disease duration, disease activity, falls, Tinetti and Berg balance Test, and health assessment questionnaire-disability index. The multivariate regression analysis of independent correlates of falling detected that patients with equinovarus deformity were 2.5 times more liable for falling with 63.5% predictive power. According to the predictive criteria of deformity type for falling, the equinocavovarus type had accuracy, sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, and negative predictive value of 91%, 84.5%, 98.5%, 99%, and 84%, respectively. We found in RA patients, midfoot and hindfoot deformities cause a significant reduction of functional ability and </span>quality of life. The early detection of foot deformities requires a good awareness of the clinical and radiographic diagnosis of different types of deformities thus reducing the possible functional disabilities via early management by combined </span></span>orthotic, physiotherapy, and surgical treatments.</span></div></div>","PeriodicalId":50191,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Foot & Ankle Surgery","volume":"63 6","pages":"Pages 694-699"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-07-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141602069","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Hyperuricemia May Increase Risk of Achilles Tendon Rupture: A Case Control Study","authors":"","doi":"10.1053/j.jfas.2024.06.005","DOIUrl":"10.1053/j.jfas.2024.06.005","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>It has been demonstrated in a number of studies that high levels of uric acid can cause crystal deposition in the tendons of the lower extremities, which in turn can impair the Achilles tendon. This study aimed to interpret whether hyperuricemia is relevant with Achilles tendon rupture. Patients diagnosed with Achilles tendon rupture at the same institution between 2013 and 2022 were included in the case group. Healthy subjects who had physical examinations during the same period were included in the control group. Propensity score matching was used to match in a 1:1 ratio. Demographic and clinical characteristics of patients in both groups were compared. Five hundred and fourteen patients were included in the study (ATR=257; Control group=257). The proportion of individuals with hyperuricemia varied significantly between the 2 groups (Achilles tendon rupture group=43.6%; control group=27.6%; <em>p</em>&lt;0.001). The Achilles tendon rupture and hyperuricemia were linked by conditional logistic regression (<em>p</em>&lt;0.001; OR=2.036; 95CI%=1.400-2.961). Compared with healthy subjects, patients with hyperuricemia have a higher risk of Achilles tendon rupture. Further studies are required to verify the effects of hyperuricemia and monosodium urate crystals on Achilles tendon structure.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":50191,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Foot & Ankle Surgery","volume":"63 6","pages":"Pages 668-671"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-07-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141555837","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Evaluation of Online AI-Generated Foot and Ankle Surgery Information","authors":"","doi":"10.1053/j.jfas.2024.06.009","DOIUrl":"10.1053/j.jfas.2024.06.009","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div><span>As a natural progression from educational pamphlets to the worldwide web, and now artificial intelligence (AI), OpenAI chatbots provide a simple way of obtaining pathology-specific patient information, however, little is known concerning the readability and quality of foot and ankle surgery information. This investigation compares such information using the commercially available OpenAI ChatGPT Chatbot and FootCareMD®. A list of common foot and ankle pathologies from FootCareMD® were queried and compared with similar results using ChatGPT. From both resources, the Flesch Reading Ease Score (FRES) and Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level (FKGL) scores were calculated for each condition. Qualitative analysis of each query was performed using the JAMA Benchmark Criteria Score and the DISCERN Score.The overall ChatGPT and FootCareMD® FRES scores were 31.12 ± 7.86 and 55.18 ± 7.27, respectively (</span><em>p</em> &lt; .0001). The overall ChatGPT and FootCareMD® FKGL scores were 13.79 ± 1.22 and 9.60 ± 1.24 respectively (<em>p</em> &lt; .0001), except for the pilon fracture FKGL scores (<em>p</em> = .09). The average JAMA Benchmark for all information obtained through ChatGPT and FootCareMD® were 0 ± 0 and 1.95 ± 0.15 (<em>p</em> &lt; .001), respectively. The DISCERN Score for all information obtained through ChatGPT and FootCareMD® were 52.53 ± 5.39 and 66.93 ± 4.57 (<em>p</em> &lt; .001), respectively. AI-assisted queries concerning common foot and ankle pathologies are written at a higher grade level and with less reliability and accuracy compared to similar information available on FootCareMD®. With the ease of use and increase in AI technology, consideration should be given to the nature and quality of information being shared with respect to the diagnosis and treatment of foot and ankle conditions.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":50191,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Foot & Ankle Surgery","volume":"63 6","pages":"Pages 680-683"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-07-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141538849","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}